Ingredients
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening1 cup sugar2 eggs2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon each ground allspice, cloves and nutmeg1 cup prune juice1 cup finely chopped pitted dried plums (prunes)Confectioners’ sugar, optional
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with prune juice, beating well after each addition. Stir in prunes.
Pour into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners’ sugar if desired.
